Highlights from the first day of the Insight Show at Marketing Week Live
L’Oreal’s CMO on how it is evolving its marketing strategy through consumer insight
Alison MillingtonL’Oreal is expanding its insights team in an effort to “embrace new technologies, consumer behaviours and trends” as it readies awareness campaigns for its Garnier Nutrisse and Essie brands.
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Mark Ritson: What is the point of brand valuations if those doing the valuing are so off target?
Mark RitsonA few years ago I wrote about the wild and concerning variances across different brand valuations. In my usual understated style, I suggested that despite the power and prestige of big valuation firms Interbrand, Millward Brown and Brand Finance, there was a possibility that much of what they do was bollocks.
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Pret A Manger’s marketing boss on succeeding without advertising
Thomas HobbsWith the daily lunch trip to Pret A Manger now as common to some Londoners as riding the tube, the premium brand is moving beyond lunch with its new Good Evenings concept to bring in the city’s evening diners and is looking to expand its international operations.
Role models and retention: Your Marketing Week
Lucy TesserasAt the end of every week, we look at the key stories, offering our view on what they mean for you and the industry. From the need to shout about what a career in marketing could offer to the next steps for Pret’s subscription offer, it’s been a busy week. Here is my take.
ITVX won’t halt advertising woes for British broadcaster, analysts say
Chris SutcliffeITV CEO Carolyn McCall has blamed a “stagnant” UK economy in a warning about the broadcaster’s advertising forecast.
This Much I Learned: Domino’s Sarah Barron on the value of consistency when ‘babysitting’ brands
Marketing Week ReportersIn the latest episode of Marketing Week’s podcast series, Domino’s CMO Sarah Barron tells why she doesn’t ‘mess’ with brands and why getting the right capability is essential for building an effective marketing unit.
One marketer on the importance of having strong female role models
Molly InnesWith stints at LVMH, Estée Lauder and Makeup by Mario under her belt, Estrid’s first chief brand officer Nico Morga Alden’s “risk prone” approach to her career has served her well.